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Pope Leo Seen In First Photos Since Surgery And Cancer Diagnosis

Pope Leo XIV is showing “steady improvement” following his recent surgery and lung cancer diagnosis earlier this week, and he even celebrated Mass in the hospital on Friday. The 71-year-old pontiff “underwent blood tests and a chest X-ray t

Republican Ledger staff · 7:03 AM ET

Pope Leo Seen In First Photos Since Surgery And Cancer Diagnosis
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Pope Leo XIV is showing “steady improvement” following his recent surgery and lung cancer diagnosis earlier this week, and he even celebrated Mass in the hospital on Friday. The 71-year-old pontiff “underwent blood tests and a chest X-ray this morning, which confirmed the steady improvement in his overall condition,” the Vatican said in a statement ...

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